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Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth has urged leaders to serve with wisdom, humility and integrity, stressing the need for responsible management of public resources and accountability to citizens. Speaking during the Inter-Religious Prayers and Thanksgiving for the 12th Parliament, Oboth thanked God for Parliament’s progress and called on leaders to address Ugandans’ needs, including better schools, healthcare services and employment opportunities.
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OPINION: What lessons from the Gulu billboard?
While global languages like English are often associated with modernity, "local languages build deeper trust and work significantly better for everyday necessities and consumer connection.”
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High logistics costs, fragmented rules stifle Uganda's digital trade ambitions.
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Shs326m fraud suspect Sheenah Ndamiya seeks bail reinstatement
Court revoked her bail after prosecution had closed its case and she had been placed on her defence.
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Arsenal has the most delusional fans – Kabuura links.monitor.co.ug/QnAlTR
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Govt moves to standardise electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Government seeks tighter oversight of Uganda’s growing e-mobility sector.
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Ministry tests drones to deliver medical supplies, samples in Kalangala.
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Lawyer Samuel Muyizzi, who represented former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu in his election petition challenging Kenan Opio’s victory, says they had hoped to win the case, arguing that Matovu had prevailed on almost all the issues in contention. Muyizzi says they are disappointed that the case has come to an end following Matovu’s death on Thursday.
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📹: Gertrude Mutyaba
Besigye trial: Detective details gadgets used.
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Dear UEDCL we just want some kara, not miracles! links.monitor.co.ug/smKsJp
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MTN ordered to pay Shs300m over Ezee Money business sabotage
Court has reduced MTN Uganda’s damages bill from Shs2.3 billion to Shs300 million for unlawfully interfering with Ezee Money business. | Read more👇
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WATCH: Bushenyi District Woman MP Annet Katusiime Mugisha has urged young people to embrace technical and vocational education, saying no skill should be considered inferior. Speaking as the guest of honour at the graduation ceremony of Bushenyi Vocational Institute, where 243 students graduated, Mugisha shared her journey from primary school teacher to legislator, challenging perceptions that undermine certain professions.
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📹: Hillary Twinamatsiko
UPDATE: The Ministry of Health has tested drones to transport medical supplies and patient samples from Kalangala District to laboratories in Kampala, in a move aimed at reducing delays in diagnosis and treatment. Ms Prossy Mbabazi, who oversees the drone project at the ministry, said the technology is expected to shorten the time taken to transport samples from island health facilities to specialised laboratories. Currently, samples collected from 16 health facilities in Kalangala are transported by road, with some taking several days to reach laboratories. The initial rollout will cover Jaana, Bufumira, Kyamuswa and Bubeke health centres, with plans to extend the service to more islands.
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📹: David Sekayinga
UPDATE: Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has directed that traders renting lockups and workspaces in the government-constructed Kabale Central Market be registered as owners upon presenting evidence of rental payments. Some traders told the minister that they had been paying landlords between Shs2 million and Shs4 million annually to rent lockups, with the amount depending on their location within the market. Some landlords were arrested as Barugahara continued his anti-corruption campaign in the Kigezi region, which started in Rukiga District on Thursday.
Robert Muhereza and Alex Ahumuza report
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Uganda export earnings up 36% in August on higher gold receipts links.monitor.co.ug/YuGKBw
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OPINION: Your next business deal might not happen in the boardroom
"Participate, bring your teams, meet people outside your industry and support causes that matter. Do not attend simply to be seen."
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Tayebwa urges MPs to ground laws, budgets in ‘Musevenomics’ philosophy.
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Mao pledges to push govt to roll out national health insurance scheme
According to the IRA, more than 90 per cent of Ugandans rely on direct out-of-pocket expenditure to pay their medical bills.
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What a sportsman should lookout for in a contract before signing links.monitor.co.ug/jD8uBW
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